
Key Points Synopsys plays a critical role in AI chip design and should benefit from the AI infrastructure build-out. Constellation Energy has a vast energy portfolio that should continue to gain value as AI data center constructions accelerate. Microsoft’s cloud revenue is still surging higher and lifting the entire business. 10 stocks we like better … Read more

Crypto Market Update: PayPal Receives US$53 Billion Joint Bid
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Get the latest insights on Bitcoin, Ether and altcoins, along with a round-up of key cryptocurrencymarket news Here’s a quick recap of the crypto landscape for Wednesday (July 15) as of 10:00 a.m. UTC. Bitcoin price update Bitcoin (BTC) was priced at US$64,721.76 , up by 2.1 percent over the past 24 hours. Bitcoin price … Read more

3 "Magnificent Seven" Stocks Worth Buying Right Now
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Key Points Microsoft has much to figure out in terms of cost-effective spending, but it’s starting to make these tough decisions. Amazon’s top profit center, Amazon Web Services, is more resilient and marketable than the market’s giving the company credit for. The growth of most of Google parent Alphabet’s businesses will remain mostly unfazed regardless … Read more

Prediction: Down 4% in a Month, This ETF Will Still Be the Best-Performing Tech ETF This Year
Key Points The semiconductor industry is a cyclical industry that’s currently riding on a high. The iShares Semiconductor ETF (SOXX) is the most effective way to get exposure to the semiconductor industry. Megacap tech stocks leading popular tech ETFs could limit their upside relative to SOXX to finish the year. 10 stocks we like better … Read more

HWBK vs. CCNE: Which Community Bank Stock Is the Better Buy?
Regional banks continue to operate amid changing interest rate dynamics, evolving regulatory requirements and ongoing demand for diversified financial services. Within this backdrop, Hawthorn Bancshares, Inc. HWBK and CNB Financial Corporation CCNE are two community banking companies providing a broad range of banking and financial solutions to individuals and businesses. HWBK offers traditional banking products, … Read more